Active holidays in Kenya

If you prefer to spend your holidays being active, rather than simply lounging in the sun, Kenya is an excellent choice for you. What's so wonderful about this African nation is the variety of things to see and do, with safari tours, water sports, sightseeing around the cities and relaxing at the beach being merely a few of your many options.

The best way to get the most out of your holiday in Kenya is to plan a tour of the country or choose a ready-made multi-centre holiday, which takes in a few different places to allow you to get a good overview of this eclectic and fascinating destination. There are plenty of opportunities to be active, from hiking in the rainforest to scuba diving on the Indian Ocean's coast.

When is the best time to go?

When you travel to Kenya will depend, in part, on what you hope to see and do in the country. Typically, the busiest time of year is January and February when the weather is at its hottest and driest. For safaris, this means animals tend to congregate around water sources, making them easier to spot. However, if you're keen to see the Great Migration you will need to travel between July and October, when it is a little cooler. There are two main rainy seasons in Kenya - the long rains from March to May (which is the quietest time for tourism) and the short rains in October and November.